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Respiratory Therapist

Mass General Brigham

Charlestown, MAFull-time$41.81–50.25/hrPosted 4w agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$41.81–50.25/hr
Location
Charlestown, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital provides respiratory care to critically ill patients as part of the patient care team. The role assesses clinical data, initiates and adjusts therapies, responds to respiratory emergencies, and recommends care plans to physicians. It also includes bedside treatment, consultation, and clinical supervision of respiratory therapy students.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory TherapyPatient AssessmentClinical JudgmentCare PlanningCommunicationWalking DistancesPushing Medical EquipmentStanding for Long Periods

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Respiratory TherapyBachelor's Degree in Respiratory TherapyBasic Life Support CertificationRegistered Respiratory Therapist CredentialNeonatal Resuscitation CertificationMassachusetts Respiratory Therapist LicenseRespiratory Care Practitioner License0-1 Years Respiratory Care Experience

Full job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Respiratory Therapist Needed for Spaulding

$15k Sign On Bonus

Summary

Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients

-Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures

-Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team

-Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures

-Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy

-Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas

Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.

  • Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.

  • Strong communication Skills.

  • Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.

  • May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)

  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)

  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range $41.81 - $50.25/Hourly

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,163 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$41.81–50.25/hr
  • Massachusetts median$41–56/hr55 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–47/hr1,753 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $46.03/hr, is 6% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($49/hr) — in the middle half of Respiratory Therapist hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 81 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Massachusetts and 4,163 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,260 postings).
Education
103 of the 4,163 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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